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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 29, 2013. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085182, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Muskogee, OK
Issue:
HHS/OCR complaint from a VA employee/Veteran alleging impermissible access to her health record by 10 co-workers not involved in her care. Update: 03/01/13:The employee will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee's found in violation required to retake training. PO and ISO will also be conducting privacy training that has been made mandated for all employee's that will educate these employee further on Privacy Issues. Letters of Action has been sent to the Supervisors and HR further actions.